Blizzard takes diablo3.com

[Dragnskull]

Announcement was made yesterday at 7:26

Diablo3.com is now Diablofans.com, the Diablo3.com domain name has been taken by blizzard.

Originally Posted by mockery;196110 Old Yesterday, 07:26 PM

Ahoy there, fellow Diablo fans!

Well, there's no point in beating around the bush any longer, so let's get right down to it. A few months ago we were contacted by Blizzard in regards to the Diablo3.com domain name. While they appreciate all the work that's been put into running this big Diablo fan community over the years, they still want the domain name. Hmm, I wonder why? Now before you get all up in arms about it, allow me to explain a few things.

First off, this fan site isn't going anywhere, it's just getting a new name: Diablofans.com! Blizzard is actually being really cool about it, giving us all the time we need to make it a smooth transition before we hand the old domain over to them. So be sure to update all of your bookmarks and point 'em to diablofans.com instead. Your user accounts will all still be perfectly functional and, along with this new site name, we'll soon have a big site redesign up and running as well. A new name, a new look. Huzzah!

Secondly, while Blizzard is indeed acquiring the diablo3.com domain name, they told me that this shouldn't be considered an announcement for the Diablo 3 game we've been waiting for all these years. They acquire new domains all the time. While this is true, I personally can't help but think that this is a confirmation of sorts that they're working on the next Diablo game. Sure, they can claim it's because they want to protect their intellectual properties 'n what have you, but I can't imagine they would all of a sudden be so interested in the diablo3.com domain if they weren't working on a new Diablo 3 game behind the scenes.

On a final note, I want to thank all of you guys who've made this community so strong over the years. It's only going to get better around here and I hope you'll all stick with us. One of the nice things about this whole name-change ordeal is that Blizzard really appreciates the fact that we're a dedicated fan site and we'll be working with them much more closely in the future to bring you the latest Diablo game news.

It's funny, I've had so many offers over the years from people who wanted to pay a lot o' cash for the diablo3.com domain name and I wasn't even willing to consider then. I set out to have a great Diablo fan site because I simply loved the Diablo series. Fortunately, with the help of some great people on the staff and fans like you, we accomplished just that. But when Blizzard came around asking for the domain, I was excited about it both as a Diablo fan and for their recognition of all the work we've put into the site. Fortunately for us, the diablofans.com domain name was available and it fit perfectly in line with the intentions of this site, so I registered it and here we are. Diablo3.com will still be active for a few more months so everybody can have a chance to get used to the new Diablofans.com domain. After that, it will simply point to the Blizzard.com homepage... at least until they're ready to use it for something more worthwhile. One of the nice things about the new diablofans.com domain is that it's all-encompassing. Instead of the site just being for people waiting on Diablo 3, it can serve as the main hub for *all* current and future Diablo games. Isn't it nice to know you'll always have a place online you can call home? Hey, even Diablo's demon minions need a place to hang their hats too.

Alright, that's all the news for now. I'm sure all of this news is gonna get the Diablo 3 rumor mill running like a mad banshee... so have fun discussing the announcement with your fellow Diablo fans!

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Makes things kind of exciting with the WWI coming on june 29th...

[little-cheeze]

saw it yesterday gg

[munchyman]

It is inevitable....

[x42bn6]

I agree that it's nothing special. The alternative scenario would be Blizzard using their legal power to take over the site as it is technically infringing on its trademark of Diablo but I'm sure that would alienate a lot of fans.*

[Dragnskull]

Originally Posted by x42bn6

I agree that it's nothing special. The alternative scenario would be Blizzard using their legal power to take over the site as it is technically infringing on its trademark of Diablo but I'm sure that would alienate a lot of fans.*

diablo2.com has been around far longer than diablo3.com, they never even considered touching it, and its a much closer match to one of there games than diablo3.com (aka, diablo2 IS released, however diablo3 is not even announced) so if they were just flexing legal power, why not take diablo2 if they have no plans to make the next

[x42bn6]

Originally Posted by Dragnskull

diablo2.com has been around far longer than diablo3.com, they never even considered touching it, and its a much closer match to one of there games than diablo3.com (aka, diablo2 IS released, however diablo3 is not even announced) so if they were just flexing legal power, why not take diablo2 if they have no plans to make the next

Simple - because Diablo II's website has already been established but people will be looking for Diablo III information now, so they would like to have that website theirs so as not to mislead potential new customers.*

[Dragnskull]

diablo2's website has been established? so has diablo3, its been around for quite some time...

i was a member of it about 3 years ago before this current owner, it was sold by the owner to this new guy (forget his name lolz) and was revamped into the current version, its had a pretty big member base since it was created, if its not "Established" i dont know what is.

and ive never seen a company decide to buy a site that hints to a sequel without any reasoning...if thats the case, why didnt they buy diablo4.com as well, in which case they would have to get diablo5, 6, 7, 8

not to mention Starcraft3, 4, 5, 6

warcraft 4,5, 6

etc etc

[x42bn6]

Originally Posted by Dragnskull

diablo2's website has been established? so has diablo3, its been around for quite some time...

i was a member of it about 3 years ago before this current owner, it was sold by the owner to this new guy (forget his name lolz) and was revamped into the current version, its had a pretty big member base since it was created, if its not "Established" i dont know what is.

and ive never seen a company decide to buy a site that hints to a sequel without any reasoning...if thats the case, why didnt they buy diablo4.com as well, in which case they would have to get diablo5, 6, 7, 8

not to mention Starcraft3, 4, 5, 6

warcraft 4,5, 6

etc etc

You misunderstand me. Diablo II has been out for ages and if Blizzard were to forcefully take over that website, they would alienate customers. But in today's age of technology, the first thing they would like is a good URL for people to remember - hey, how about diablo3.com?

As for not signing diablo492.com, that would sort of give it away, wouldn't it? It's no secret Diablo III is being produced and it's no secret it's not going to be any time soon.*

[Dragnskull]

Originally Posted by x42bn6

You misunderstand me. Diablo II has been out for ages and if Blizzard were to forcefully take over that website, they would alienate customers. But in today's age of technology, the first thing they would like is a good URL for people to remember - hey, how about diablo3.com?

As for not signing diablo492.com, that would sort of give it away, wouldn't it? It's no secret Diablo III is being produced and it's no secret it's not going to be any time soon.*

actually "if" its being produced, its IS a secret

a good url for people to remember? how about blizzard.com? or what about battle.net? they already have "Good websites for people to remember"

the only true logical reason to obtain a website named after a sequel they have no connection with, is because they plan to have a connection with it. Buying it just to buy it? i dont think so. This is a buiseness, everything a business does is strategic

[x42bn6]

Originally Posted by Dragnskull

actually "if" its being produced, its IS a secret

a good url for people to remember? how about blizzard.com? or what about battle.net? they already have "Good websites for people to remember"

the only true logical reason to obtain a website named after a sequel they have no connection with, is because they plan to have a connection with it. Buying it just to buy it? i dont think so. This is a buiseness, everything a business does is strategic

A good website for Diablo III information would be diablo3.com, not the developer. New gamers very rarely remember the developer or producer of a game (who cares about THQ, for example? Oh, those WWE fans) but the game is the most obvious candidate.*

[AZN_FLEA]

its been announced...taking the webstite is ok